Year-in-Industry: Thermal Project Development Internship

SSE plc; Glasgow, Perth, Leeds; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits (online GP & 24/7;

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc offers a 12-month Thermal Project Development Internship commencing September 2027 across Glasgow, Perth and Leeds. You’ll gain hands-on experience as SSE Thermal progresses energy projects from concept to delivery, joining a development team with seasoned professionals.

You may be placed in Project Development & Engineering (Glasgow), Planning & Development (Leeds/Glasgow/Perth) or Business Development & Commercial (Perth).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree (1st/2nd/3rd year) and planning to return after the internship.
• Curiosity about how major energy projects are developed and a love of problem solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal project development activities as projects move from idea to delivery.
• Assist with analysis and assessment of engineering options and project requirements.
• Contribute to planning, stakeholder considerations and commercial development decisions.

Job description

SSE plc offers a 12-month Thermal Project Development Internship commencing September 2027 across Glasgow, Perth and Leeds. You’ll gain hands-on experience as SSE Thermal progresses energy projects from concept to delivery, joining a development team with seasoned professionals.

You may be placed in Project Development & Engineering (Glasgow), Planning & Development (Leeds/Glasgow/Perth) or Business Development & Commercial (Perth).